Keeping Their Marbles

Jenkins meticulously documents how some of the great treasures of antiquity ended up in museums so far away from the places of their origin. There is also a bit of history about the forming of museums and their evolving roles. However, the primary topic is whether or not these objects should be returned. Both sides are given but she sides more with keeping stuff where it is now, among other arguments, citing that museums serve a broader purpose than nationalistic or ethnic pride.